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Diabetes walk to raise funds for research
Break out that warm-up suit and dust off those sneakers - Oct. 21 marks the 10th annual America’s Walk for Diabetes in Lansing.
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Students to petition for return of law fraternity
Students interested in studying law might have their own fraternity if the efforts of one of their own pay off.Vanessa Madrazo, an interdisciplinary studies in social science senior, is heading up the charge to reactivate the MSU chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, a coed pre-law fraternity which has been dormant since 1997.“This fraternity is for anyone who is interested in attending law school,” Madrazo said.
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Online tool lets youth be heard
Young voters will be able to do more than just watch the upcoming presidential debates, thanks to a new online poll to be launched Tuesday.SpeakOut.com and Youth Vote 2000 are sponsoring the “National Youth Meter,” a second-by-second poll that will allow voters to express their opinions about presidential candidates George W.
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Shelter pursues greater domestic violence awareness
October may be Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but even MSU Safe Place director Holly Rosen admits the month could be better publicized.Rosen said Safe Place, a shelter for targets of domestic violence, has not been doing as much advertising for the month as usual, causing many off-campus students to be unaware of the month.“I’m not surprised by it,” Rosen said.
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U hopes lodge will be story of success
MSU officials have big plans in store for Brook Lodge.Hidden down a country road, the Augusta, Mich.
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New plates show Spartans spirit
Spartan supporters will have a new way to show their school pride Monday.MSU, along with 14 other Michigan universities, is featured on the newest design for Michigan license plates, which were unveiled Tuesday night.The plates go on sale at 9 a.m.
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Mayor designates funds to shape up downtown
In an attempt to further revitalize the downtown area, Lansing Mayor David Hollister is pouring money into businesses in the Washington Avenue area.Hollister has designated $75,000 for grants to area businesses and property owners as a motivation for facade improvement and loft construction.
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Bill removes malpractice immunity for U doctors
All MSU physicians may lose legal immunity under a bill that was passed out of the Senate House Policy Committee on Tuesday.
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Police offer Lansing academy
When Lansing resident Patty Farhat Reed heard about the Citizens Police Academy Program, she jumped at the opportunity to become involved.She was a member of her neighborhood watch and thought she knew a lot about the Lansing Police Department already, but this could only improve the quality of her community involvement.Five years later she couldn’t be happier to have taken part in the inaugural program.“It was probably the best thing I ever did for myself,” Reed said.
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Lansing delegation travels to Africa to further understanding of sister city
Lansing Mayor David Hollister will be traveling to Akuapim, Ghana, today as part of Lansing’s sister cities program with the African city. Hollister and a delegation of Lansing educators, health care providers, civil engineers and other citizens will travel to Ghana to dedicate two libraries created with books donated from Lansing residents and to formally initiate an ambulance donated and equipped by Lansing to be used as a traveling health clinic. There will also be a formally signed agreement making Lansing and Akuapim sister cities. Ghana is a country with more than 17 million people.
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Fire kills Lansing man
Lansing police and fire crews are investigating a suspicious death in connection with a fire that occuring early Tuesday. The Lansing Fire Department received a call at 4:25 a.m.
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U receives awaited funding in House higher education budget
LANSING - The state House approved the $1.66 billion higher education budget Tuesday to fund Michigan’s 15 public universities for the fiscal year that begins Oct.
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Media wins riot photo rights
The March 27-28, 1999, East Lansing riot left fires burning long after the smoke from that fateful evening had cleared - the battle for possession of unpublished riot photos is finally over more than a year and a half after it started.In an attempt to single out participants in the riot, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III issued subpoenas to all state media outlets for copies of unpublished photographs and film taken during the disturbance.An eight-month long court battle ensued between 11 Michigan media outlets that were under subpoena, including The State News.The state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the media Tuesday.
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Legislature aims to make public accessibility for people with disabilities easier
Don’t even think about parking next to that handicapped space. A new state law taking effect Oct.
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Clock tower dedicated; more upgrades on the way
About 30 people gathered Monday to watch the dedication of the Central Clock Tower to the city of East Lansing.The clock tower, located at the intersection of M.A.C.
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Michigan liquor sales up, surpass 1999 revenues
Michigan liquor sales have risen in the past year, but no one’s quite sure why people are stocking up their liquor cabinets more than usual.Sam Fawaz, owner of Jackpot Party Store, 2922 S.
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Bond proposals would improve E.L. schools
East Lansing School District bond proposals totaling more than $66 million will be voted upon today at 14 locations across the city. If the proposals are passed, the money will be used to renovate and remodel the high school and build a new pool. In December 1999, a similar bond was proposed but was voted down.
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Business brings internships to U
An East Lansing business is bringing large-company internships to students.After its initial opening in June, Internship USA, 541 E.
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Council to discuss City Center tax increment; residents to vote on school levies
The East Lansing City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the City Center tax increment and increasing restrictions on smoking in restaurants.To fund the City Center, an ordinance would raise taxes of East Lansing residents in small increments.The project, with a price tag of about $30 million, will be home to an array of new shops and restaurants in East Lansing.
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State House to vote on higher education bill
Lawmakers will be addressing key issues this week in the state House and Senate - most notably, the bill to fund higher education for the next fiscal year. The state House is expected to vote on a budget bill that will appropriate $1,838,900,562 to Michigan’s 15 public universities.